Maintenance Engineer

Prime Appointments; Witham; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-run engineering firm in Witham is looking for a Mobile Maintenance Engineer to join their close-knit team. This permanent, full-time role involves on-site maintenance and repair tasks across client facilities, with a focus on mechanical repairs and some electrical work. Ideal candidates have a solid mechanical engineering background and basic electrical maintenance experience, especially in FMCG environments. The position offers a competitive hourly rate, overtime, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Up to £20 per hour

Overtime paid at one and a half times hourly rate

Travel time paid

Holiday buy-back and loyalty bonus schemes

Permanent role with long-term progression

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical engineering background or automotive experience.
• Basic electrical maintenance experience.
• Previous experience in FMCG or fast-paced production environments.

Responsibilities

• Carry out on-site maintenance and repair work across client facilities.
• Diagnose and fix mechanical faults with electrical involvement.
• Inspect, repair, and rebuild conveyor systems and machinery.

Skills

Mechanical engineering background

Basic electrical maintenance experience

Experience in FMCG environments

Self-motivated and flexible

Job description

We're partnering with a rapidly growing, family-run engineering firm in Witham, known for delivering expert machinery and production line maintenance across the East and South East. They're now seeking a Mobile Maintenance Engineer to join their skilled, supportive, and close-knit team.

This role is ideal for a mechanically biased engineer with some electrical know-how - particularly those with experience in FMCG environments who enjoy variety and time on the road.

What's on Offer

• Up to £20 per hour, depending on experience
• Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm
• Overtime paid at one and a half times your hourly rate
• Travel time paid (to and from site, starting from Witham)
• Holiday buy-back and loyalty bonus schemes
• Permanent, full-time role with long-term progression
• Supportive team in a stable, growing business

The Role

• Carry out on-site maintenance and repair work across client facilities
• Diagnose and fix mechanical faults, with some electrical involvement
• Inspect, repair, and rebuild conveyor systems and machinery
• Respond to breakdowns and perform scheduled maintenance

What We're Looking For

• Strong mechanical engineering background, or automotive experience such as engine rebuilds
• Basic electrical maintenance experience
• Previous experience in FMCG or fast-paced production environments is a big advantage
• Self-motivated, flexible, and reliable
• Full UK driving licence is essential

This is a permanent position following a successful three-month probation. Join a company that values its people, treats you like family, and genuinely rewards your effort and time.

Interested? Apply today or contact Simon at Prime Appointments for more information.